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Alex High is an Associate Professor of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME). His research focuses on quantum and optical science, particularly in engineering quantum systems at the nanoscale. His lab investigates interactions between photons and solid-state systems to create deterministic, coherent interactions between light and quantum states. He holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania (2004) and a PhD in Physics from the University of California, San Diego (2012), followed by a postdoc at Harvard (2012–2017).
Research interests include 2D semiconductors, spin qubits in diamond, precision fabrication, nanophotonics, and plasmonics. The High Lab develops quantum technologies using diamond membranes integrated with superconducting electronics and photonics, exploring entanglement protocols and quantum networks. Recent projects involve diamond-lithium niobate integration and strain-tuned membranes for quantum control.
Key collaborations include Argonne National Lab, with staff scientist Dr. Clayton DeVault. His lab supports 12+ graduate and postdoctoral researchers, with postdoc openings in quantum engineering. Publications span quantum materials, optoelectronics, and nanophotonics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of quantum science and engineering.
Awards: No specific honors listed in text.
Advising and grants: Mentors over a dozen students across molecular engineering and physics. Lab activities include robotic assembly of van der Waals solids and photonic cavity engineering. Office: Eckhardt Research Center, ERC 207. Administrative support provided by Alicia Bearden-Mannie and Vanessa Fortenberry.
